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How we built a CAD 50 million pan-Canadian coalition for the regeneration of Israel’s north

eJewishPhilanthropy · 13 Jan

The Canadian Jewish community mobilized quickly and effectively in response to the crises faced by their partnership regions in Israel, notably raising $140 million CAD.

0 Communities Politics

Advocates urge Jews to march in Montreal’s Pride parade after ban reversal

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 8 Aug 2025

After initially banning two Jewish organizations due to a controversial article and accusations of hateful discourse, Montreal's Pride parade organizers reversed their decision, allowing Ga'ava and the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) to participate.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Why 72% of police-reported hate crimes in Canada remain unsolved

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 7 Apr 2025

Experts discuss the troubling statistics from Statistics Canada's latest report, revealing that 72% of police-reported hate crimes in Canada remain unsolved, with a significant focus on anti-Semitic incidents.

0 Antisemitism Communities

Find out why this Canadian city’s Jewish Federation just joined an American security network

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 22 Jan 2025

Hamilton’s Jewish Federation joined the U.S.-based Secure Community Network for better security against antisemitic threats, leveraging American expertise and resources.

0 Communities Politics

Reporters Notebook: What were the top stories for Canadian Jews in 2024?

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 30 Dec 2024

Ellin Bessner reviews the major stories impacting Canadian Jewish communities over the past year, highlighting increased grassroots activism and enduring tensions involving anti-Zionist sentiments.

0 Art Culture

Playwright Mark Leiren-Young explains why Shylock needed a revival in 2024

TMDS in Not That Kind of Rabbi · 5 Dec 2024

Mark Leiren-Young revisits his 1996 play 'Shylock' by updating it into 'Playing Shylock,' starring Saul Rubinek, to reflect contemporary issues such as cancel culture and antisemitism.

0 Jewish Law Art

Playwright Mark Leiren-Young explains why Shylock needed a revival in 2024

Not That Kind of Rabbi · 5 Dec 2024

Playwright Mark Leiren-Young discusses his revival of Shylock and its relation to contemporary cancel culture, antisemitism, and the complexities of storytelling as a means of artistic expression.

0 Culture Politics

Playwright Mark Leiren-Young explains why Shylock needed a revival in 2024

TMDS in Not That Kind of Rabbi · 5 Dec 2024

Mark Leiren-Young discusses his adaptation of Shylock, a play he first wrote in 1996, to address contemporary issues such as cancel culture and antisemitism.